Legal insights
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Buy Now Pay Later – A changing regulatory landscape
The Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) industry has been making a lot of noise in recent times, attracting
FAR Out – The reintroduction of civil penalties
Background On 16 July 2021, the Government released the draft Financial Accountability Regime Bill 2021 (Consultation Draft Bill)
The Director Identification Number (DIN) regime is here – Implications for directors
The Commonwealth Government has introduced the Director Identification Number (DIN) regime through reforms to Part 9.1A of the
New trade promotions regulation in South Australia
South Australia is introducing a new regulation governing trade promotions. Here’s how it will affect you. The new
COVID-19 | Insight for employers – rapid antigen tests and collection of vaccination information
The COVID-19 pandemic has required employers to stay across ever emerging issues to ensure compliance with requirements and
How to infringe the Privacy rights of millions of Australians with a few clicks… a cautionary tale by Big Brother and his friends
On 14 October 2021, the Australian Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner determined that by using its facial recognition
COVID-19 | Mandatory vaccination in Victoria
The Chief Health Officer has issued amendments to the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions (No. 6) (Workers Directions)
COVID-19 | NSW RoadMap to Reopening – Work requirements in phase 2 (80% vaccination rate)
This article has been updated to take into account amendments made to the Public Health (COVID-19 General) Order
COVID-19 | Mandatory vaccination in the education sector in Victoria – medical exemptions
The Chief Health Officer has received reports from some general practitioners that they are facing significant pressure from
Workplace Investigations – Is your house in order?
Workplaces have changed considerably over recent years. Compliance is increasingly complex, there are multiple avenues for complaints and
ASIC calls on companies to review and renew their whistleblower policy
After having first introduced a corporate whistleblowing regime in 2004 and subsequently expanding that regime in a piecemeal
Land Use Framework Plans – A new level in Melbourne’s strategic planning framework
The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is currently seeking public feedback for newly released draft
